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To: Brilliant
Interesting. So what's the point of being a Jew, then?

Jewish laws, traditions and culture focus on life here on Earth. We don't believe in Hell so for us the purpose of religion is not to secure our "afterlife" but to live a good life here and now.

32 posted on 09/21/2006 5:04:09 PM PDT by citizenmike
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To: citizenmike

Thank you for reminding non-Jews that we don't believe the same way they do. As for converted spouses, I've always found them to be much more observant than their mates. Converting to Judaism is a difficult and long process.


62 posted on 09/21/2006 6:10:32 PM PDT by Hildy
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To: citizenmike

That is somewhat disappointing. Seems like it's more like a philosophy, then, rather than a religion.


75 posted on 09/21/2006 7:05:14 PM PDT by Brilliant
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